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Food Sourcing and Communications Manager-CA Food Bank

California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) is a membership organization of 41 member food banks from every part of California with a mission to create a well-nourished California, and a commitment to cutting-edge leadership in the anti-hunger community. Farm to Family is a unique cooperative program among food banks, growers, packers, and CAFB, designed to deliver fresh produce to food banks for distribution to people in need. The program provided approximately 130 million pounds in 2012, and is slated to continue its strong growth in the future.

CAFB is now seeking a visionary leader with significant business development experience to join our growing team and shepherd the program through this growth for both in-state and out-of-state markets. For more information please visit our website at www.cafoodbanks.org.

Position Reports to:

Director of Operations and Finance

Perform Other Duties as Instructed by Supervisor:

Yes

Responsibilities & Duties:

The Food Sourcing & Communications Manager is responsible for managing food sourcing, program communications and related special projects for CAFB's Farm to Family program in order to ensure an adequate supply and variety of free and low-cost fresh fruits and vegetables for member food banks. This person will support member food banks in produce program knowledge and development, and manage relationships with other cooperating organizations for mutual benefit.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Supervise the work of the Food Sourcing Team to obtain the greatest possible quantity and variety of free and low-cost produce for food banks

Manage the Food Sourcing Team to enhance relationships with growers and packers through goal setting, joint solicitations and contact follow-up

Work directly with growers and packers as appropriate to solicit donations and negotiate the lowest possible costs ensuring a steady flow and variety of produce

Develop strong working relationships with member food banks, and provide information and technical assistance as needed

Develop and help manage partner relationships with the CDFA Board, Feeding America, produce trade associations, Farm Bureaus and other agriculturalorganizations.

Participate and provide support with various CAFB committees

Develop out-of-state distribution by working with non-member food banks in the Western Region and with Feeding America, co-manage related product offerings and shipments.

Proactively communicate with membership in regard to supply constraints and pricing to assist in their planning and supply management

Maintain and expand product and agricultural system knowledge, and create opportunities to impart knowledge to membership and relevant staff

Create, manage and promote annual marketing and strategic outreach plan for the program

Work closely with Farm to Family Operations Manager to proactively ensure any supply, transportation, cost, logistical or quality issues are addressed immediately, and to advise and train

Support Director of Finance & Operations in annual planning, goal attainment, and program development

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds

Strategic thinking with advanced organization and management skills

Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Positive, professional oral and written communication skills

Good organizational and time management skills

About California Food Banks:

The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) was founded in 1995 to promote collaboration in response to emerging social, economic and legislative challenges impacting hungry people throughout California.

To accomplish our mission, we focus on providing support to our membership of 41 food banks, increasing the visibility of hunger and its solutions, sharing food resources and influencing public policy. CAFB develops and advocates positions at the federal, state, and local level on behalf of our member agencies and the low-income people they serve.

As concerns surrounding access to affordable, healthy food in Californias low-income communities are increasing, Californias food banks are changing to meet these challenges. CAFB is providing leadership and coordination to catalyze these changes, capture the best approaches, and replicate success. Many California food banks are already at the forefront of a new direction in food banking. This approach focuses on increasing low-income peoples access not just to food, but to healthy food. Click here to learn more about food banks.

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